Long before Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac helped organize years, beliefs, and social life. Here’s how the system of 12 animals evolved over the centuries.

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A research team has investigated quasar variability by tracking optical to mid-infrared (MIR) wavelengths of variability ...

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Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, January 23Pluto reaches conjunction with the Sun at 5 A.M. EST.

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Less than two years after graduation, Kara Sears is now a human resources business partner at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, a Denver-based holding company that owns teams like the Los Angeles Rams, ...